Marc J. Spears
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Brooklyn Nets’ hire of Jacque Vaughn historic for the NBA
For the first time in NBA history, most of the head coaches are now African American, just like the majority of the players. The Brooklyn Nets promoted interim… → Read More
Randy Livingston no longer hides his story of gambling addiction
NEW ORLEANS — Former NBA guard Randy Livingston is now coaching varsity boys’ basketball at his old high school that served as the foundation of his hoop dreams… → Read More
Jason Hart left his comfort zone to coach G League Ignite
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. — Jason Hart knew he had a comfortable job as an associate men’s head basketball coach at USC, and that was when the former NBA player felt… → Read More
Chris Paul on his second season with Suns and the HBCU docuseries ‘Why Not Us’
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul returns as executive producer of season two of the HBCU docuseries Why Not Us, which premieres Thursday with th… → Read More
Celtics star Jayson Tatum finds new motivation from Olympic experience
LOS ANGELES — With a gold medal around his neck and an experience worth its weight, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum believes his time at the Olympics helped hi… → Read More
LaMelo Ball’s confidence and star quality ignite Charlotte Hornets
In 1984, the Chicago Bulls added a young star named Michael Jordan who was not only an electric scorer but also a box-office draw with his memorable swag and an… → Read More
Grant Hill prepares for first task as new managing director of USA Basketball
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — During the Basketball Hall of Fame’s class of 2021 on Sept. 11, time was made for a symbolic passing of the torch moment between Jerry Cola… → Read More
Bill Russell, two-time NBA Hall of Fame inductee, captivates all those he encounters
UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Paul Pierce shared a picture from his phone that he truly cherishes. The image features Kevin Garnett, Ben Wallace, Chris Webber and himself… → Read More
Kings rookie Davion Mitchell credits the most boring city in Georgia for getting him to the NBA
LAS VEGAS – A 2017 story by Business Insider listed Hinesville as the most boring city in Georgia, but Davion Mitchell fans back home begged to differ as they c… → Read More
The future is bright for Houston’s No. 2 NBA draft pick Jalen Green
At 17 years old, Jalen Green showed a commitment to basketball that impressed his coaches. Three times a week, he began his day at 4:30 a.m. to drive 55 miles f… → Read More
Florida State’s Leonard Hamilton is creating history helping players reach NBA potential
Many may think of traditional schools such as Duke, Kansas and Kentucky as the renowned programs to produce the top NBA players. One school that should also be … → Read More
Rockets GM Rafael Stone: ‘This organization hasn’t been in a position to invest in the future like we are now’
Houston Rockets general manager Rafael Stone is making franchise-altering moves less than a year into his new role. Stone, following in the big footsteps of for… → Read More
Chris Paul partners with Basketball Hall of Fame for four-team HBCU tournament
Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul is continuing to put the spotlight on historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) with the arrival of a new college baske… → Read More
How LSU star Cameron Thomas’ mom helped him be all he can be
LOS ANGELES – It’s commonplace for NBA draft picks to thank their mothers for their love and support on draft night. But when former LSU star Cameron Thomas get… → Read More
Miami Heat forward Precious Achiuwa: ‘It’s big for me to have ‘Nigeria’ on my jersey’
Nigeria’s Olympic men’s basketball team made headlines when it upset Team USA in an exhibition game on July 10. While the majority of the players on Nigeria’s r… → Read More
Will Chris Paul run it back with Phoenix?
MILWAUKEE – Chris Paul understandably had no interest in accepting any moral victories on Tuesday night after his Phoenix Suns fell short in the NBA Finals. Yes… → Read More
‘We’re moving in the right direction’: Black coaching hires in NBA bring excitement
Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams momentarily took his focus away from the NBA Finals at the end of practice on Friday. In front of all his players, he wan… → Read More
Devin Booker’s big night takes Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas down memory lane
Isiah Thomas can’t forget Game 6 of the 1988 NBA Finals. His Detroit Pistons were one win away from claiming their first championship in franchise history. Thom… → Read More
Khris Middleton is focused on NBA Finals and life after basketball
The Brisbane Bullets’ season in the National Basketball League (NBL) ended in June, but don’t expect the team to bother minority owner Khris Middleton with its … → Read More
Giannis dominating like Kareem revives Bucks’ title hopes
Long before Giannis Antetokounmpo was born, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar led the Milwaukee Bucks to their lone NBA title in 1971 by dominating in the paint. In order for… → Read More